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HIGH SCHOOLS GIVE BACK — More than 400 students, along with staff, from Lumen
Christi High School spread out across Jackson to volunteer at more than 50
organizations Wednesday for their two-hour ThanksLiving program.

JACKSON MAN STABBED — A man told police he was stabbed by an unknown suspect while outside his apartment complex in Jackson. Police say a
35-year-old Jackson man was stabbed about 4 a.m. Wednesday, outside the Abbey
Villas Apartments at 308 Van Buren St. The Jackson man was standing outside the
B building when he was approached by a man wearing dark clothes and something
over his face.

REP. POLESKI ON PEANUTS — After hearing complaints about life-threatening peanut allergies, state Rep. Earl Poleski is rethinking his campaign strategy,
which includes handing out baggies of peanuts at public events. But that
doesn't mean he will stop. At this point, he is considering it.

COLUMBIA COURT DEDICATED TO COACH — Columbia Central High School's
refurbished basketball court is getting a new name. During ceremonies at 5 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 29, the court will be named in honor of the late James Wilson, a
former coach, athletic director and teacher.

JPS OFFICIAL RETIRING — For the last 29 years, Bill Hannon has spent many Monday
nights in board meetings analyzing and explaining the budget and financial
operations of Jackson Public Schools. But that's all coming to an end as
Hannon, JPS' deputy superintendent of finance and operations, retires.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY — Downtown business owners are hoping
shoppers will visit the specialty boutiques and other small businesses downtown
to support Small Business Saturday. The event is a national shopping day that
encourages customers to boost the economy by shopping local. It always takes
place the Saturday following Thanksgiving.

WEEKEND FUN — Nite Lites, a daily illumination display throughout
the Jackson County fairgrounds kicks off today and will run nightly from 6 to 9
p.m. through Dec. 30. Check out MLive Jackson's list of things to do around Jackson
this weekend.

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